Candid

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

At Candid, we get a lot of questions about nonprofit boardsfrom how to recruit members, to what their obligations are, to how executives can best work with them to advance their organizations missions and growth. Heres a curated collection of articles and resources covering a wide range of topics on nonprofit boards.

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Government Fundraising Nonprofit Contracts 62

Grant Professionals Association

JULY 30, 2024

In response to recent GPA membership survey results showing that 37% of us are grant consultants, a discussion of business development may be helpful. As consultants, we are, in fact, running a business. Author Bio: Fielding Jezreel is a grant consultant working with St. There's always a way to be more efficient.

Contracts 59

Contracts Contract Grant Writing Subcontractor 59

Grants Plus

JANUARY 19, 2024

By: Laura Altieri According to the National Council of Nonprofits, more than 30% of nonprofit revenues come from government grants and contracts. Since our founding in 2007, Grants Plus has helped hundreds of nonprofits to secure over $150 million in government grant funding.

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Government Grants Grant Contracts 103

Get Fully Funded

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

So, it’s hard to imagine cutting additional costs at a nonprofit. The best leaders understand two things must happen to sustain a nonprofit: SAVING money and RAISING money. Afterall, nonprofit is your tax status, it shouldn’t be your business model. Speak with your accountant to explore what “contract positions” entail.

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Budget Contracts Contract Pass-Through 98

RBW Strategy

MAY 14, 2024

Beginning in 2013, the AAMC first contracted with RBW Strategy to provide supplemental grant writing support during an especially busy time to increase staff capacity. See more Case Studies Biopharmaceutical Company Maryland Nonprofits Let’s work together SCHEDULE A CALL Create a more sustainable future.

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Grant Writing Federal Grants Contracts Contract 130

Assel Grant Services

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Grant Ethics: Grant Ethics for Consultants Session 8 of the Ethics Series While all nonprofit professionals have many ethical issues to consider as they conduct pre-award and post-award grant activities, grant consultants have additional areas of which to be mindful because they run their own businesses instead of being an employee of nonprofit.

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Ethics Consulting Consultant Consulting 52

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

JANUARY 18, 2023

Dear Experienced Grant Writer, I recently left my fast-pased position as the Director of Grants at a nonprofit. Do you have suggestions for getting your name and expertise out there as a contracted proposal writer? The post Do you have suggestions for getting your name and expertise out there as a contracted proposal writer?

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Contracts Contract Proposal Grant Writing 52

The Fundraising Coach

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

If you’ve worked in the nonprofit sector for some time, you know that your organization’s fundraising potential depends on its ability to understand and engage its donors. Let’s dive in! What is prospect research, and how is it used? Securing the estimated 60% of annual fund revenue that comes from major gifts on average.

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AI Ethics Contracts Contract 64

The Fundraising Coach

APRIL 9, 2024

However, developing an optimal fundraising strategy can be challenging, especially when there is already so much on your nonprofit’s plate. A fundraising consultant can identify opportunities for improvement in your existing fundraising plan and build new strategies to advance your nonprofit. Read up on consulting services.

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Consultant Consulting Consulting Fundraising 52

Blackbaud

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Has your nonprofit dabbled in the world of business sponsorships? Instead of collaborating on a single event, your nonprofit and its corporate partner merge marketing stra tegies for an entire campaign to spread awareness of your cause. Similarly, your nonprofit may set a goal of recruiting 200 new donors and increasing revenue by 15%.

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Nonprofit Contracts Contract Goals 104

Blue Avocado

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Need a surefire way to drain morale and productivity at your nonprofit? Try a consultant with no guardrails. Unlike the stereotypes brought to life at North Shore High in the original 2004 movie, this was a weekly dose of treachery within the development department of a community-based nonprofit. It’s like a sixth sense.

Management 82

Management Consultant Consulting Consulting 82

GrantNews

MAY 8, 2024

Are you or someone you know considering taking the plunge to start a nonprofit? For this reason, GrantWatch has listed below 7 of the most common nonprofit startup costs. The work done by nonprofits is inspiring and so important! Hiring a lawyer can also be extremely helpful when it comes to picking a name for your nonprofit.

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Insurance Insurance Liability Insurance Nonprofit 112

Fundly

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

10+ Top Fundraising Consulting Firms: Find the Best Partner! Similarly, when your nonprofit organization has a problem it cant solve on its own, your best bet is to turn to a nonprofit consulting firm! But one of the most common types of consulting nonprofits seek is fundraising consulting.

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Consultant Consulting Consulting Fundraising 52

Blackbaud

JUNE 3, 2024

As AI has become more and more ubiquitous in our day-to-day lives, corporations and nonprofit organizations alike have adopted AI to increase efficiencies and reduce manual work. According to a survey by Google.org , over half of nonprofits (58%) are now using AI for some daily operations. But AI can’t build relationships.

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AI Burnout Fundraising Consultant 105

Qgiv

AUGUST 10, 2021

For the past 26 years, she has contributed organizational and individual value as a thought leader, manager, author, mentor, coach and consultant throughout the United States, and in selected projects in Africa and Central America. There are three major reasons you and your nonprofit need to think about, maybe even worry about, these trends.

Contracts 98

Contracts Contract Retainer Consulting 98

Gail Perry Group

MAY 23, 2024

As an experienced nonprofit fundraising expert, write a thank you letter to [donor’s name] which will begin with an innovative or creative sentence that charms the donor and conveys gratitude using a tone that is warm, positive and upbeat. Use contractions such as “We’ll” rather than “We will.” or “Because of your gift, a family will.”

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AI Template ChatGPT Ethics 115

Tech Soup

JANUARY 10, 2013

For big projects or large sets of data, you might want to consult with a professional designer or somebody on staff with design skills. Piktochart doesn't require a contract or any sign-up fees so your organization can give Piktochart's professional package a whirl for a few months to test it out. Community Organizer 2.0

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Template Contracts Contract Nonprofit 74

GrantNews

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Or perhaps, your nonprofit needs to improve your facility ? A host of Nonprofits , Businesses , and Individuals are eligible to apply for grant funding but lack to resources to write the application. Locating contract and funding opportunities. To do that, you need to clearly define why your organization needs funding.

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Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 21, 2014

It’s not uncommon for those of us in the nonprofit sector to get by without any dedicated IT support. Technology has never been such a large part of how nonprofits accomplish their goals and make an impact with their programs as it is now. Migration to managed IT support requires signing a one-year service contract.

Consultant 62

Consultant Consulting Consulting Contracts 62

Blue Avocado

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Three ways your CFO can help your nonprofit apply for grants. Most nonprofits strive to include grant funding in their revenue streams but often find that large amounts of know-how (as well as a time commitment from the executive level down to the front line) are needed. But how do we know what the organization’s M&G rate is?

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Contracts Contract Application Applicant 78

Blackbaud

MARCH 7, 2024

The Statement of Activities—commonly referred to as an SOA—is one of four essential financial statements for nonprofit organizations. This statement is crucial for demonstrating how effectively your nonprofit manages its resources. As the leader of a nonprofit, you must stay on top of updated standards or hire an accountant who does.

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Finance Contracts Contract Funding 105

Gail Perry Group

MAY 23, 2024

As an experienced nonprofit fundraising expert, write a thank you letter to [donor’s name ] which will begin with an innovative or creative sentence that charms the donor and conveys gratitude using a tone that is warm, positive and upbeat. Use contractions such as “We’ll” rather than “We will.” or “Because of your gift, a family will.”

AI 95

AI Template ChatGPT Ethics 95

Tech Soup

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Without the resources for a dedicated HR staff, the directors and managers of many nonprofits, charities, and libraries take on HR tasks themselves — there is simply no one else to do it. Considering this particular need of many nonprofits, TechSoup has partnered with an on-demand human resources service — HR Solutions Partners.

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Consultant Consulting Consulting Training 52

Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

When we first started researching the use of AI in nonprofit organizations, we described the key benefit of AI as the “dividend of time.” With many nonprofit workplaces taking up generative AI over the past year, what costs and benefits are staff seeing? Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI.

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AI ChatGPT Burnout Mentor 98

Tech Soup

MAY 6, 2014

The Atlanta-based tech support nonprofit TechBridge , has developed a new online crowdfunding website called the TechBridge Nonprofit Exchange for U.S. nonprofits to raise funds for technology projects. It is the first crowdfunding platform exclusively for nonprofit technology projects.

Nonprofit 55

Nonprofit Consultant Consulting Consulting 55

Tech Soup

APRIL 5, 2013

He's been involved with nonprofits and community. Today he runs his own consulting company, Adapt ∞ Impact , which serves the nonprofit community exclusively. Rarely do they sell their services directly to small companies like nonprofits. more than 20 years. Foundation.

Contracts 59

Contracts Contract Consulting Consulting 59

Qgiv

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Here are our top nonprofit risk management tips for peer-to-peer events. A waiver is a contract signed by your event guests that states that they won’t hold your nonprofit or its representatives accountable for any damages resulting from their attendance at your event. Final thoughts on nonprofit risk management.

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Management Contracts Contract Nonprofit 52

Sharpshooter Communications

MARCH 30, 2023

Grants may cost more to secure than other types of fundraising, but they are a vital part of the nonprofit's funding mix. Smaller nonprofits may not have the resources for a staff member. Consider hiring a qualified consultant to handle your grant seeking activity. If that is true for you, you are certainly not alone!

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Greater Giving

AUGUST 20, 2024

Imagine you’re an entry-level nonprofit employee. As a nonprofit leader , achieving this ideal at your organization may feel daunting. Strengthening Your Organization From the Inside Out As a nonprofit, most of your work is outward-focused. What workplace culture would you want to be immersed in every day?

Consultant 52

Consultant Consulting Consulting Proposal 52

Get Fully Funded

MAY 9, 2022

You should periodically perform a nonprofit self-audit to see how your website, email marketing, and social media are performing. A nonprofit self-audit is a chance to back up and look at the whole picture, to see how your marketing efforts are performing and where you can improve. A contract with your local school district?

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Metrics Nonprofit Goals Donation 69

Grant Writing Made Easy

JULY 31, 2023

In a rapidly changing economy and job market, the transition from traditional employment to independent consulting is becoming increasingly appealing and common. As an independent consultant, rates for experienced grant writers range from $150 to $400 per hour, depending on the type of service and client.

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Grant Writing Grants Grant Contracts 52

Greater Giving

JULY 18, 2024

Improving Your Nonprofit’s Internal Culture: A Mini Guide Imagine you’re an entry-level nonprofit employee. As a nonprofit leader , achieving this ideal at your organization may feel daunting. Strengthening Your Organization From the Inside Out As a nonprofit, most of your work is outward-focused.

Consultant 52

Consultant Consulting Consulting Proposal 52

Center for Major Gifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Did you know that learning how to start a planned giving program can secure your nonprofit’s long-term financial stability? It’s a fact—and it’s one successful nonprofits have been using to their advantage for decades. Why is planned giving so important for nonprofits? What is planned giving? Specific —such as cash (e.g. “I

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Pass-Through Policy Policies Education 83

Grant Professionals Association

MAY 22, 2024

Across the nonprofit sector, there are countless variations in the relationship between organizational grant professionals and philanthropy departments. Kerri leads this mission-driven team of twelve to provide the highest quality development consulting and resources to nonprofits across the spectrum of human services.

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Grant Professionals Association

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a new grant professional, I rely upon the Code of Ethics to help me explain to leaders of non-profit organizations how to work with a contract grant professional. As a member of the GPA, I can tactfully articulate the scope of my professional services and confidently ask for a suitable contract for the work. GPCI Competency: 6, 7

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The Fundraising Coach

JANUARY 25, 2024

This guest post is from Rebecca Rogriquez, an expert in helping nonprofit startups. She’s even written the book for nonprofit startups “The Nonprofit Workbook.” Strong and stable nonprofits All organizations demand attention and excellence to the many moving parts to become sustainable, mature, profitable.

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Selfish Giving

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Nonprofits, Take Note: Barbie is Ripe for Causejacking ? Partnership Contract Lessons from the American Revolution ✊ Is This the End of Amateurism in Cause Marketing ? Did you miss some of them? 4 Key Insights from ACCP's Annual CSR Survey ? The Mismatched Expectations Holding Back Partnerships ? What Makes a Good Partnership Program?

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